Every drug treatment on the market today started as a Phase I clinical trial, which is the first time a drug or treatment protocol is tested on humans. During this early phase, researchers test and determine efficacy, dosage and for safety concerns.

PHASE ONE Grants USC

The University of Southern California's Iovine and Young Academy has received a $425,543 grant from PHASE ONE Foundation

PHASE ONE is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting ground-breaking Phase I and Phase II clinical cancer research, innovative education and treatment programs, and funding forward-thinking leaders in the scientific and medical community.

Why We Do What We Do

Because...

This year14 million people will hear the words "You have Cancer" this year.

We invest in the very best ideas and innovative research at the earliest stages, related to all types of cancer.

Founder, Alberto Valner, speaks about his personal experience with cancer.